KUALA LUMPUR - Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is optimistic the target to commercialise 360 high impact research and development (R&D) products can be achieved by 2020.
He said the decision to expand the scope of pre-commercialisation funds under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) was timely in helping more R&D products enter the market.
"Under the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP), the government targeted to shift to a much higher level in Science Technology Innovation (STI) dominance with more effective outcome through programmes that would focus on R&D that had the traits of a 'game changer'.
"11MP strategies, namely the Malaysian National Development, is based on people oriented economy that stresses on enhancing the people's welfare and an economy that is based on a model that focuses on achieving a high income," he said when speaking at the National Innovation Awards (AIN) 2015 presentation here tonight.
Also present were Science, Teknology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Ewon Ebin and Education Ministry secretary-general Tan Sri Dr. Madinah Mohamad.
Muhyiddin, who is also Education Minister, said Mosti's move to expand the fund scope so as to finance the Mosti Social Innovation or MSI, namely developing or implementing ideas in the form of products, services or models to fulfil social requirements was very welcome.
"Hence I wish to suggest that Mosti expands AIN starting from next year to include social innovation.
"Also in taking into account the vital role of the media in empowering STI national agenda, I suggest that Mosti from next year sets up a special category under AIN to appreciate journalists or media who have also contributed to the national STI agenda," he said.
The ninth AIN is held in conjunction with the National Innovation Exhibition and Convention 2015.
At the function, Muhyiddin presented AIN in four categories - Product, Services, Grassroots and School.
He also presented the National Youth Scientist award and National Technologist award in recognition of contributions and achievements in leading Malaysia's science, technology and innovation research.
The National Youth Scientist award was won by Associate Prof Dr Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and the National Technologist award by Adz Jamros Razali from Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP).
This year AIN received 709 participation compared to only 430 last year. -Bernama
Patents, trademarks and copyright are integral parts of intellectual property that form intangible assets in our daily life. IP matters from Malaysia and the world are shared here.
Monday, May 25, 2015
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
New Office in TPM
Dear colleagues
We would like to inform that as of March 16, 2015 we have moved to a
new office premise in Technology Park Malaysia, Malaysia's premier
science park which facilitate the growth of innovation and technology
based companies. Kindly take note of our new address, telephone and
fax number.
Boon IP Enterprise
10-2 Resource Centre,
Technology Park Malaysia,
Bukit Jalil,
57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +603-8992 3191 Fax: +603-8992 3050
If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours truly
Dennis
We would like to inform that as of March 16, 2015 we have moved to a
new office premise in Technology Park Malaysia, Malaysia's premier
science park which facilitate the growth of innovation and technology
based companies. Kindly take note of our new address, telephone and
fax number.
Boon IP Enterprise
10-2 Resource Centre,
Technology Park Malaysia,
Bukit Jalil,
57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +603-8992 3191 Fax: +603-8992 3050
If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours truly
Dennis
Monday, March 16, 2015
How to Identify Genuine Milo Packaging
Milo Malaysia issued the following guide on how to identify genuine Milo packaging over fake Milo packaging.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Coca-Cola Bottle Turns 100
See the Coca-Cola bottle's iconic shape lit in the darkness by a flaming red cap. Curves you’d recognize in the dark.
An epic tale about the creation of the Coca-Cola bottle, was narrated by a big brother to his younger sibling. The bottle travels through distant lands and curious settings, captivating the boy’s imagination. It is through this journey that the bottle obtains its unique features -- its iconic curves, its flutes and red ribbon - and gets filled with icy-cold Coca-Cola as it ends its ride back in the hands of the refreshed older brother.
The famous contour for Coca-Cola was created and patented in 1915 to thwart the efforts of copycats. The contour bottle is distinctive that it could be recognized in the dark or lying broken on the ground. Prior to the curve bottle, Coca-Cola bottlers used straight-sided bottles.
Note that design patent is used to protect the appearance of article in USA. Design patent is known as industrial design protection in Malaysia, South East Asia and Europe. After using the bottle and proving that the bottle is distinctive, the design is then protected as a trade mark.
An epic tale about the creation of the Coca-Cola bottle, was narrated by a big brother to his younger sibling. The bottle travels through distant lands and curious settings, captivating the boy’s imagination. It is through this journey that the bottle obtains its unique features -- its iconic curves, its flutes and red ribbon - and gets filled with icy-cold Coca-Cola as it ends its ride back in the hands of the refreshed older brother.
The famous contour for Coca-Cola was created and patented in 1915 to thwart the efforts of copycats. The contour bottle is distinctive that it could be recognized in the dark or lying broken on the ground. Prior to the curve bottle, Coca-Cola bottlers used straight-sided bottles.
Note that design patent is used to protect the appearance of article in USA. Design patent is known as industrial design protection in Malaysia, South East Asia and Europe. After using the bottle and proving that the bottle is distinctive, the design is then protected as a trade mark.
Friday, December 5, 2014
Proposed Revision of Official Fees for Trade Marks and Patent
MyIPO is proposing a revision of official fees for trade marks and patent. The proposed fee schedule is available in MyIPO official website (www.myipo.gov.my).
The revision is proposed to improve the IT capacity and introduce certain changes, which includes waiver of some fees for online information. Fees for most services in patents and trademarks face an increase of 5% to 50%.
Of interest will be the revision of trade mark application procedure. The request for publication, which is submitted only when a trade mark is approved, will then have to be submitted along with new trade mark application.
MyIPO is also inviting feedback on the proposed fee revision before 31 Dec 2014.
The revision is proposed to improve the IT capacity and introduce certain changes, which includes waiver of some fees for online information. Fees for most services in patents and trademarks face an increase of 5% to 50%.
Of interest will be the revision of trade mark application procedure. The request for publication, which is submitted only when a trade mark is approved, will then have to be submitted along with new trade mark application.
MyIPO is also inviting feedback on the proposed fee revision before 31 Dec 2014.
Genting on target to launch 20th Century Fox theme park
Characters from the Ice Age, Rio and Planet of the Apes movies have long captivated us.
In two years’ time, you will get to meet your beloved movie characters on a different level.
Come 2016, Resorts World Genting will open its doors to the much anticipated 20th Century Fox World outdoor theme park, the first such facility to be developed by Genting.
The theme park will feature characters, rides and activities centred around 20th Century Fox’s most popular and loved movies, from Epic and Rio to Planet of the Apes and Alien vs Predator.
Genting Malaysia Bhd president and chief operating officer Datuk Seri Lee Choong Yan said movies that were household names were among the intellectual property rights given to Genting by 20th Century Fox for the theme park.
“We aim to bring the rich storytelling by Fox to a whole new level with an interactive theme park. - The Star
In two years’ time, you will get to meet your beloved movie characters on a different level.
Come 2016, Resorts World Genting will open its doors to the much anticipated 20th Century Fox World outdoor theme park, the first such facility to be developed by Genting.
The theme park will feature characters, rides and activities centred around 20th Century Fox’s most popular and loved movies, from Epic and Rio to Planet of the Apes and Alien vs Predator.
Genting Malaysia Bhd president and chief operating officer Datuk Seri Lee Choong Yan said movies that were household names were among the intellectual property rights given to Genting by 20th Century Fox for the theme park.
“We aim to bring the rich storytelling by Fox to a whole new level with an interactive theme park. - The Star
Friday, October 3, 2014
APAA Penang 2014
Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) 63rd Council Meeting will be held in Penang, Malaysia on 8-11 November 2014. The principal, Dennis, studied in Penang for five years. He is familiar with Penang and he will be happy to receive compatriots in IP. Do send him a message if you are attending APAA Penang 2014 and wish to meet him.
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